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Student Perceptions Of Trivium-Based Education In Classical Christian Schools: A Phenomenological Study, Robert Todd Mitchell

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this phenomenological study is to describe the lived experiences of students who graduated from modern classical Christian schools. The theoretical framework utilized is Bandura’s Social Learning Theory (SLT) as it relates to his concept of academic self-efficacy (ASE). Bandura (1986) posited that there are four constructs that serve as predictors in the development of ASE: mastery experiences, vicarious experiences, social persuasion, and physiological response. To address the research problem, I identified a purposive criteria sampling of 8 participants who graduated from accredited and member ACCS schools having experienced all three components of the trivium. Of the eight …

A Phenomenological Hermeneutic Study Of The Lived Experiences Of Spanish Elementary Dual Immersion Principals, Osvaldo Garcia

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological hermeneutic study was to describe the lived experiences of Spanish elementary dual immersion school principals who have led or are leading in Spanish elementary dual immersion schools. At this stage in the research, Spanish elementary dual immersion schools were generally defined as educational institutions designed to provide instruction in English and Spanish. The following central research question guided the study: What is the leadership experiences of Spanish elementary dual immersion school principals? The researcher delved into the challenges, benefits, and transformational leadership traits of Spanish elementary dual immersion school principals. The theory which guided …

Perseverance Of Gifted And Talented Graduates From International Baccalaureate Diploma Programmes: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Jeannie Marie Steelreed

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study was to describe the perseverance of gifted and talented graduates of International Baccalaureate Diploma Programmes. At this stage of the research, persevering factors are generally defined as characteristics such as academic rigor, family support, and community service, which lead to successful completion of the IBDP upon high school graduation (Atkas & Guven, 2015; Fitzgerald, 2015; Monreal, 2016; Ryan et al., 2014; Saavedra, 2016; Wright & Lee, 2014). Guiding this study was the social cognitive theory, by Albert Bandura, and the social development theory by Lev Vygotsky, as they relate the learning atmosphere to …

Mathematical Dispositions Of Novice Upper-Elementary Teachers: A Phenomenological Study, Leslie Anne Soltis

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study was to describe the mathematical dispositions of novice upper-elementary teachers by exploring their experiences as teachers of mathematics in the Great Lakes region of the United States. Ball’s theory of mathematical knowledge for teaching and Bandura’s self-efficacy theory guided this study. The research project sought to answer the central research question: How do novice upper-elementary teachers perceive and describe their experiences teaching mathematics? Data, in the forms of audio diaries, individual interviews, and online focus groups were collected from a purposeful sample of 10 novice upper-elementary teachers. Data analysis followed a systematic procedure …

A Physiologically-Based Pharmacokinetic Model For Targeting Calcitriol-Conjugated Quantum Dots To Inflammatory Breast Cancer Cells., James Forder, Mallory Smith, Margot Wagner, Rachel J. Schaefer, Jonathan Gorky, Kenneth L. Van Golen, Anja Nohe, Prasad Dhurjati

Department of Pathology, Anatomy, and Cell Biology Faculty Papers

Quantum dots (QDs) conjugated with 1,25 dihydroxyvitamin D3 (calcitriol) and Mucin-1 (MUC-1) antibodies (SM3) have been found to target inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) tumors and reduce proliferation, migration, and differentiation of these tumors in mice. A physiologically-based pharmacokinetic model has been constructed and optimized to match experimental data for multiple QDs: control QDs, QDs conjugated with calcitriol, and QDs conjugated with both calcitriol and SM3 MUC1 antibodies. The model predicts continuous QD concentration for key tissues in mice distinguished by IBC stage (healthy, early-stage, and late-stage). Experimental and clinical efforts in QD treatment of IBC can be augmented by in …

Investigating The Accuracy Of One-Dimensional Volcanic Plume Models Using Laboratory Experiments And Field Data, James S. Mcneal, Graham Freedland, L. G. Mastin, Raúl Bayoán Cal, S. A. Solovitz

Mechanical and Materials Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations

During volcanic eruptions, model predictions of plume height are limited by the accuracy of entrainment coefficients used in many plume models. Typically, two parameters are used, 𝛼 and 𝛽, which relate the entrained air speed to the jet speed in the axial and cross-flow directions, respectively. To improve estimates of these parameters, wind tunnel experiments have been conducted for a range of cross-wind velocities and turbulence conditions. Measurements are compared directly to computations from the 1-D plume model, Plumeria, in the near-field, bending region of the jet. Entrainment coefficients are determined through regression analysis, demonstrating optimal combinations of effective 𝛼 …

Power Law Growth And Delayed Feedbacks In Socio‐Hydrological Systems, Anthony J. Parolari, Gabriele Manolia

Civil and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research and Publications

Water infrastructure dynamics result from coupled social and physical hydrological processes embedded in “socio‐hydrological systems” (SHSs). Freshwater fuels socioeconomic activity, which in turn exerts pressure on water resources through increased water demand and water quality degradation. Many factors emphasize the need for quantitative tools to predict the future of these systems, including SHS failures due to growing water scarcity from population growth and climate change. However, unfolding the interactions between social and hydrological factors continues to resist theoretical treatment, impeding progress toward a predictive framework. To resolve this issue, we propose and evaluate time delays as surrogates for the social …

Synthesis And Application Of Ce-Doped Tio2 Nanoparticles Loaded On Activated Carbon For Ultrasound-Assisted Adsorption Of Basic Red 46 Dye, Ebrahim Alipanahpour Dil, Mehrorang Ghaedi, Arash Asfaram, Fatemah Mehrabi, Ali Akbar Bazrafshan, Lobat Tayebi

School of Dentistry Faculty Research and Publications

Ce was doped on TiO₂ nanoparticles (NPs), and this association was loaded on activated carbon (Ce-TiO₂-NPs-AC). The characterization was completed by FE-SEM, TEM, and XRD, and finally these NPs were used for the ultrasonic-assisted adsorption of Basic Red 46 (BR 46) from aqueous solution. An experimental model suggested by the central composite design (CCD)—as a branch of response surface methodology (RSM)—provides insight into the influence of variables, such as BR 46 concentration, pH, adsorbent mass, and sonication time, on BR 46 removal. Experimental results revealed that setting conditions at 25 mg L⁻¹ of BR 46, pH …

"Big Ideas" In Secondary Mathematics Education Programs, Eryn Stehr, Hyunyi Jung, Jill Newton

Mathematical and Statistical Science Faculty Research and Publications

Although research and policy documents provide recommendations to inform secondary mathematics teacher preparation, no single study has addressed the “big ideas” of courses in multiple programs and how those big ideas may be interpreted through the lens of recent research and policy documents. To answer this need, we focused on big ideas and course objectives from three courses (i.e., Linear Algebra, Secondary Mathematics Methods, and Teaching in a Diversity Society) taught in four secondary mathematics programs. Major themes emerged related to mathematical content, pedagogy, and issues of equity. We describe findings related to big ideas, course objectives, and their connections …

Energy Cost Of Slow And Normal Gait Speeds In Low And Normally Functioning Adults, Taylor W. Rowley, Chi Cho, Ann M. Swartz, John Staudenmayer, Allison S. Hyngstrom, Kevin G. Keenan, Whitney A. Welch, Scott J. Strath

Physical Therapy Faculty Research and Publications

Objective

Slow walking speed paired with increased energy cost is a strong predictor for mortality and disability in older adults but has yet to be examined in a heterogeneous sample (ie, age, sex, disease status). The aim of this study was to examine energy cost of slow and normal walking speeds among low- and normal-functioning adults.

Design

Adults aged 20–90 yrs were recruited for this study. Participants completed a 10-m functional walk test at a self-selected normal walking speed and were categorized as low functioning or normal functioning based on expected age- and sex-adjusted average gait speed. Participants completed two …

Artificial Intelligence And The Challenge For Rural Medicine, James Denvir

Marshall Journal of Medicine

Recent advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning are beginning to have an impact on everyday experiences, from natural language processing used in automated telephone call centers to semi-autonomous vehicles. These techniques have also been applied to medical care. In this editorial we discuss applications of AI to medicine and argue for a proactive approach to include rural medicine in this paradigm shift.

Information Function For Item And Test And Reliability When Using Three Forms Of Multi-Choice Test Under Item Response Theory, Mo'en Slman Al-Nasraween Dr

International Journal for Research in Education

This study aimed at revealing the effect of the number of alternatives in the multiple choice tests on the information function of the item and the test according to the three-parameter model under the item response theory. To achieve the objective of the study, a multi-choice achievement test was constructed in the second part of mathematics subject for the 10th grade students in the public schools in the capital city of Amman. The final test consists of 38 paragraphs and three models are prepared, which differ only in the number of item alternatives. The sample of the study consisted of …

Effectiveness Of A Suggested Program In Developing The 21st Century Skills Among Teacher Students In Scientific Departments In University College In Qunfudah In Umm Al Qura University, Moharam Yahia Mohamed Afifi, Hussain Daif'allah Almalki

International Journal for Research in Education

Abstract:

The current research aimed at developing 21st century skills among science teacher students in University College in Qunfudah, Umm Al Qura University in KSA, through suggesting a new program. The research consisted of two basic components, the diagnostic study, and the experimental study. The diagnostic study of the current state of the 21st century skills was carried out by determining its level, and the students` self – concept of these skills among a group of (200) students. The experimental study was conducted on (54) students. Results showed the lack of 21st century skills among prospected science teachers, and …

Exploring The Relationships Between High School Course Enrollment, Achievement, And First-Semester College Gpa, Jeffrey M. Warren, Camille L. Goins

Journal of Educational Research and Practice

This study explored the impact of Advanced Placement and honors course enrollment and high school grade point average (GPA) on first-semester college GPA. Data were collected from 131 college freshmen enrolled at a minority-serving institution who graduated from a public school during the previous academic year. A four-step hierarchical multiple regression analysis indicated that family structure, college status, enrollment in one or more Advanced Placement courses, and enrollment in five or more honors courses accounted for a significant amount of variance explained in first-semester college GPA, both individually and in combination. High school GPA intervened in these variables relationships with …

Is Your Library Ready For The Reality Of Virtual Reality? What You Need To Know And Why It Belongs In Your Library, Carl R. Grant, Stephen Rhind-Tutt

Charleston Library Conference

VR is no longer just gaming. It’s increasingly being deployed across academic campuses and is becoming indispensable in fields ranging from the humanities to engineering to anthropology. A recent survey indicated that 100% of ARL campuses were using VR, with 40% of libraries actively supporting it. This paper discusses practical examples of how libraries are helping their institutions build out virtual reality, utilizing 3D objects and explains why the library is the best place to do so. It provides a basic grounding in VR and related areas, showing what it is and why it's important to libraries. Specific attention is …

Read And Publish: What Can Libraries Expect?, Josh Horowitz

Charleston Library Conference

The author provides a publisher's perspective on the challenges and opportunities faced by a mid-sized society in navigating the current transition to open access licensing models.

East Meets West: The Japan Association Of National University Libraries (Janul) And The University Of Central Florida (Ucf) Exchange Librarians And Learning Commons Information, Barbara G. Tierney, Yuka Taniguchi

Charleston Library Conference

Is your library contemplating an international librarian exchange? Such exchanges not only increase participants’ understanding of other cultures, they also challenge participants to look at their own cultures from a new perspective. Two academic librarians, Yuka Taniguchi from Kobe University1 (Japan) and Barbara Tierney from the University of Central Florida2 discuss their visits to each other’s libraries in 2016–2017 to share information about their respective learning commons and outreach programs. This article focuses on the lessons learned for each librarian and practical tips on how to accomplish a successful academic library foreign exchange.

Data Curation Workshop: Tips And Tools For Today, Matthew M. Benzing

Charleston Library Conference

The current state of research data is like a disorganized photo collection: a mix of formats scattered across different media without a lot of authority control. That is changing as the need to make data available to researchers across the world is becoming recognized. Researchers know that their data needs to be maintained and made accessible, but often they do not have the time or the inclination to get involved in all of the details. This provides an excellent opportunity for librarians. Data curation is the process of preparing data to be made available in a repository with the goal …

Neogene Chemical Weathering And Provenance Records Of The Western Himalaya Preserved In The Arabian Sea, Peng Zhou

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

Some tectonic models for the Himalaya emphasize the importance of surface processes in controlling the structural evolution. To investigate this tectonic–climatic interactions, and the weathering and erosion of the western Himalaya, International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) Expedition 355 drilled two sites (site U1456 and U1457) in Laxmi Basin, which located in the Eastern Arabian Sea. In my research project, I plan to use a series of geochemical and geochronological methods on the sediment samples from the cores of these two sites, and sediments from an industrial borehole Indus Marine A-1, which near the Indus river mouth, to reconstruct a climatic …

Virtual Assistant Toy Block With Scanner And Display, N/A

Defensive Publications Series

Toy blocks are used to teach children creativity, vocabulary, arithmetic, and to develop dexterity. Current toy blocks are typically not very interactive. This disclosure describes a toy block that includes a scanner and display, and has a virtual assistant built-in. The virtual assistant provides an interactive educational experience for users. With user and parent permission, the virtual assistant can answer spoken questions and play audio games with users. The toy block enables users to perform visual queries via the integrated camera. Information related to the scanned object is retrieved and provided to the user on the display and/or via audio.

10-31-2019 Swosu Sponsored Programs Hosting Blake Sonobe Lecture Series On November 7, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

THE BARK ARCHIVE 2019

“World Building in Modern Fantasy Literature” is the focus of the Dr. Blake Sonobe Lecture Series planned Thursday, November 7, on the Southwestern Oklahoma State University campus in Weatherford.

Pengaruh Penggunaan Media Pembelajaran Berbasis Android Terhadap Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah Kimia, Arina Diana Fatma, Crys Fajar Partana

Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan IPA

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan media pembelajaran berbasis android dan mengidentifikasi peningkatan kemampuan pemecahan masalah kimia siswa. Prosedur penelitian pengembangan diadaptasi dari pengembangan ADDIE, terdiri dari lima tahap: analisis, desain, pengembangan, penerapan, dan evaluasi. Validasi produk dilakukan oleh ahli media dan ahli materi. Penilaian produk dilakukan oleh 5 guru kimia, 20 siswa untuk uji coba kelompok kecil, dan 56 siswa untuk uji coba lapangan. Evaluasi uji lapangan dilakukan untuk menentukan pengaruh media pembelajaran berbasis android terhadap kemampuan pemecahan masalah kimia. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini meliputi kuisioner penilaian media dan soal tes. Kuisioner penilaian diberikan kepada ahli media, ahli …

Android-Based Learning Media On Human Respiratory System Material For High School Students, Dwi Maihidin Pahlifi, Mirra Fatharani

Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan IPA

This research was aimed to produce a product in the form of android-based learning media on the material of the human respiratory system for the Science Class students in XI Grade of High School. This research was performed in SMA Negeri 2 Bantul. The biology learning through the utilization of this android-based learning media has a characteristic which utilizes technology in learning, therefore, it could be used by anyone, anywhere, and anytime. The method used in this development research was based on the adaptation of ADDIE development model which consists of five stages, namely analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. …

An Analysis Of Gender Difference On Students' Misconceptions In Learning The Material Classification And Its Changes, Muhammad Agung Safari Cahyanto, Ashadi Ashadi, Sulistyo Saputro

Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan IPA

Every teacher has experiences to identify and find out students who have misconceptions in their classrooms. Misconceptions that occur can differ between male and female students. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of gender on misconceptions in the lesson of the material classification and its changes. The survey-aiming method was used in this study. A total of 62 students from one of the state junior high schools in the city of Surakarta consisting of 34 male students and 28 female students were involved as the subjects in this study. Identification of misconceptions was conducted using the …

Pemahaman Hakikat Sains (Nos) Oleh Siswa Dan Guru Sekolah Dasar, Ari Widodo, Jumanto Jumanto, Yogi Kuncoro Adi, Muh Erwinto Imran

Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan IPA

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi tingkat pemahaman siswa dan guru SD tentang Nature of Science (NOS). Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif dengan metode survei. Purposive sampling digunakan sebagai teknik pengambilan sampel. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa dan guru SD dari Kabupaten Kuningan dan Kabupaten Purwakarta di Jawa Barat, serta dari Kabupaten Kendal dan Kota Surakarta di Jawa Tengah. Kuesioner yang berisi 30 item pernyataan yang dikembangkan oleh peneliti dalam konsultasi dengan dosen, guru, dan kepala sekolah yang didasarkan pada literatur yang relevan digunakan sebagai instrumen dalam penelitian ini. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa siswa memahami tingkat NOS …

Career Choice Among First-Generation, Minority Stem College Students, Bryan Dewsbury, Cynthia Taylor, Amy Reid, Connie Viamonte

Biological Sciences Faculty Publications

We qualitatively investigated ways in which undergraduates unpacked their perceptions of STEM careers after attending a seminar series that introduced them to diverse scientists. Using Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) as a guiding framework, we explored how culturally-specific realities impacted students’ career choices. Our findings suggest that familial ties and cultural expectations played key roles in determining how students navigated career choice. Our results have implications for how institutions navigate career pursuit discussions with students.

Spartan Daily, October 31, 2019, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2019

Volume 153, Issue 30

The Setonian, October 31, 2019, Seton Hall University

2019

No abstract provided.

Motivasi Dan Tanggung Jawab Siswa Dalam Pembelajaran Berbasis Proyek, Sebuah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas, Rr. Eko Susetyarini, Tutut Indria Permana, Gunarta Gunarta, Dwi Setyawan, Roimil Latifa, Siti Zaenab

Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan IPA

Perkembangan teknologi di era revolusi industri 4.0 memberikan tantangan kepada siswa agar mampu menghadapi berbagai macam situasi. Siswa sebagai generasi muda yang akan hidup di era tersebut harus memiliki motivasi belajar dan rasa tanggung jawab yang tinggi. Motivasi siswa akan muncul ketika mereka dihadapkan pada tugas proyek yang harus diselesaikan dalam waktu tertentu, sama halnya dengan rasa tanggung jawab mereka. Oleh karena itu penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendiskripsikan bagaimana pembelajaran berbasis proyek dapat meningkatkan motivasi dan rasa tanggung jawab siswa. Penelitian deskriptif kualitatif ini menggunakan 34 siswa Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) sebagai subjek penelitian. Motivasi dan rasa tanggung jawab siswa …

Constructive Controversy Dan Inkuiri Terbimbing Sesuai Representasi Tetrahedral Pembelajaran Kimia Ditinjau Dari Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis, Siti Khoirun Annisak, Nurma Yunita Indriyanti, Bakti Mulyani

Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan IPA

Materi kimia kelarutan dan hasil kali kelarutan (Ksp) merupakan salah satu materi yang sulit sehingga dibutuhkan kemampuan berpikir kritis. Inovasi pembelajaran untuk meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kritis sangat penting. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui: (1) pengaruh penerapan model pembelajaran Constructive Controversy (CC) dan inkuiri terbimbing berdasarkan representasi tetrahedral kimia terhadap prestasi belajar siswa pada materi Ksp; (2) pengaruh kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa terhadap prestasi belajar siswa pada materi Ksp; (3) interaksi antara penerapan model pembelajaran CC dan inkuiri terbimbing berdasarkan representasi tetrahedral kimia dengan kemampuan berpikir kritis terhadap prestasi belajar siswa pada materi Ksp. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimen semu dengan …